I think Ghirahim, Tingle, and Toon Zelda / Toon Shiek are the three worth mentioning. I don't really know how I feel about Toon Zelda / Toon Shiek. I think she has a definite chance of being included because she was chosen to be added to Brawl, at least at one point. I don't know how much water that holds, because she was cut, and we HAVE seen characters cut and never return, like the idea of Leaf being added to Melee.

I think Tingle is probably the most deserving, and we know Sakurai is okay with him, however EXPECTING HIM is something I'm not doing. I think he's a possibility. He's got moveset potential, he's prominent, and he's important. It's just a matter of Sakurai upgrading him from AT to playable character. Which, I have a hard time seeing happen, as much as I want it.

Then we have Ghirahim. Ghirahim COULD ride the SS train, but it's unlikely IMO. He is a one shot villain. But he does have an upperhand on Rosalina, considering his moveset practically writes itself.

Still, I think Tingle and Toon Zelda have a better shot.

And no, I would rather discuss a franchise for a few days if it means I have more votes. I'm not rushing this thing. It's more fun to have more people involved, even if it moves slowly.

Yo there, Moveset potential does not help chances what so ever. I write movesets and anything can be unique. Plus Zelda had no Moveset potential, and I don't consider her duality as obvious as you think. Sure it's obvious now, but back before Melee it was not.

Tingle's fanbase exists only in Japan. Everywhere else he has a huge anti-fanbase.

I don't think Toon Sheik is going to make it. I think the best route is Phantom Zelda. Staple enemy in two of the three "Toon" games possessed by the soul of Princess Zelda. Plus they are not changing Zelda canon by putting in Phantom Zelda

Oh no, the possibility for that to occur is definitely there. Wind Waker HD will be revealin' itself soon, and considerin' Tetra is one'a the forbidden seven, this means she's almost just as relevant as Toon Link.

Originally Posted by HeyLolita

I think (character) is probably the most deserving, and we know Sakurai is okay with him/her, however EXPECTING HIM/her is something I'm not doing.

And thus, my problem when decidin' who the new Zelda character would be. I strongly believe it'd either be TZelda or Ghirahim, but I'm not at all sure who's the more likely. Since WWHD is just a re-release, Ghirahim is more relevant in terms of bein' new to the series. He's also moderately popular, and pretty much just screams t' be put into Smash since he's very much Skyward Sword's main-but-not-really villain. Sort'a like how Jr. was the main villain in Sunshine in that he put in all the work with the big guy who waited for his minion to succeed just capitalizing on their bang-up job.

On the flip said, again, Tetra is still relevant these days thanks t' WWHD. She's been important to multiple games' plots too, unlike Ghirahim. Furthermore, bein' part of the forbidden seven is reason enough t' consider the possibility. If she wasn't added to the game simply 'cause of franchise limits/time restrictions, I think she's the most likely candidate. Otherwise, I believe it's a relatively even shot between these two... if Sakurai would be willing t' overlook Ghiry's single appearance anyways, which he may or may not.

And for the sake of mentionin', Demise won't make an appearance. He's less popular than Ghirahim, less prominent in the game and is less popular. Ghirahim would get in 'fore Demise would guaranteed.